That honor belongs to reigning rushing champion Derrick Henry (NFL-best 510 this season), who enters Week 5 with a lead of 148 yards over the next closest player.Īgainst the Jaguars, Henry can record his fourth straight 100-yard rushing game, which would tie the careerlong streak he set in 2019.
Of course, Darnold isn't the most high-profile ball carrier with an opportunity this week. Playing against the NFL's second-worst rushing defense could help matters.Ĭlean fit /ppVyprLZ68- Carolina Panthers October 10, 2021 The fourth-year quarterback can become the first in NFL history to record multiple rushing touchdowns in three straight games, according to Elias Sports Bureau. He kept his Sunday threads casual ahead of Carolina hosting the Philadelphia Eagles, but Darnold enters Week 5 with a unique shot at history. His five rushing touchdowns through Week 4 led the NFL and joined him with Lamar Smith (2002) as the only Panthers with a rushing touchdown in three straight games. The 3-1 Panthers, who allowed a season-high 36 points in Week 4 after yielding 30 through the first 3 weeks of the season, made a splash by acquiring Stephon Gilmore from the New England Patriots on Thursday.Ĭarolina's big-name acquisition could help shore up its defense as Sam Darnold continues growing comfortable leading the team's offense.
With 13 other games rounding out Week 5's Sunday slate, let's tour the league's pregame looks from its most notable players. The Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets kicked off a matchup from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London earlier in both teams' second all-time visit across the pond. This week's slate of games is also an opportunity for overseas travel.
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